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also instalment
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
attended the installment of the new university president
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Recent Examples of installment
Allman is the husband of Weaver, whose rookie season as a DCC was featured during the first installment of America’s Sweethearts.
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Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Meanwhile, the Twilight Zone comics will be extended for another six installments, starting with issue #11 from Mark Russell and Victor Alpi.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
The streamer has renewed The Four Seasons for a third installment, Netflix’s Jinny Howe announced Monday at the Banff World Media Festival.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
Preckwinkle last week warned that second-installment property tax bills will be significantly delayed.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
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Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Meanwhile, the Twilight Zone comics will be extended for another six installments, starting with issue #11 from Mark Russell and Victor Alpi.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
The streamer has renewed The Four Seasons for a third installment, Netflix’s Jinny Howe announced Monday at the Banff World Media Festival.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
Preckwinkle last week warned that second-installment property tax bills will be significantly delayed.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for installment
Noun
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Gaudí is best known for the Sagrada Familia, where Pope Leo XIV presided over the blessing and inauguration of the central Tower of Jesus Christ on June 10, during events marking the centenary of the architect’s death.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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For the first time, the annual 4th of July fireworks display on the National Mall will be designated a National Special Security Event, with security levels on par with presidential inaugurations.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Ike gave his farewell address three days before John F. Kennedy’s famous inaugural.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Installment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installment. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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